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Mennonite Church USA Nominees for churchwide boards Affirm as moderator-elect for two years followed by a term as moderator for two years: David Boshart (moderator-elect and moderator, 2015-19)

1 Mennonite Church USA Nominees for churchwide boards Affirm as moderator-elect for two years followed by a term as moderator for two years: David Boshart (moderator-elect and moderator, ) Wellman, Iowa, Wellman Mennonite Church, Central Plains David serves as executive conference minister for Central Plains Mennonite. After convention, he will complete his second term on the Mennonite Church USA s Executive Board. David s experience in leading the church at the local level, the area conference level and the national level make him uniquely positioned for this role, said Terry Shue, Mennonite Church USA director for leadership development and the staff member assigned to work with the Leadership Discernment Committee. Anyone who has served on a board with David becomes aware of his ability to listen to those around him and to lead with clarity and courage. His pastoral heart and his keen mind have served the church well through some very important stages, and I believe that these experiences will continue to be used by God in very positive ways. Prior to being appointed as executive conference minister in 2010, David served as a pastor of local congregations for more than 25 years. He has a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies with an emphasis in Missional Theology from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., and is the author of the books Becoming Missional: Denominations and New Church Development in Complex Social Contexts and Sex and Faith, a Bible study guide on male sexuality from the Closer than a Brother series published by Faith and Life Press. David also serves as an adjunct professor at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Ind., and Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, Va. In his current role, David provides leadership for the overall mission, vision and direction of Central Plains Mennonite. He works with local congregations to help them focus their vision for ministry in their local contexts, and also to help develop partnerships among congregations to expand their capacity for witness and mission. David has accepted this nomination with the unanimous support and affirmation of the Executive Committee of Central Plains Mennonite. The Mennonite Church USA Executive Board unanimously affirmed David s nomination in September and this broad support was echoed by members of the Constituency Leaders Council in their October meeting. I have worked intermittently with Dave for the past 15 years, said Sharon Waltner, former Mennonite Church USA moderator and member of the Leadership Discernment Committee. Dave creatively speaks, thinks and writes within a missional framework. He is deeply committed to unity in our church by seeking God s Spirit and direction through our many disparate voices. Dave is a leader Mennonite Church USA needs at this time. David is married to Shana Peachey Boshart, who serves as Central Plains conference minister for Christian formation, and they have three sons. They are part of Wellman Mennonite Church. 1

Mennonite Church USA Nominees for churchwide boards EXECUTIVE BOARD Moderator, moderator-elect and 14 members are elected by the Delegate Assembly

The outgoing moderator is eligible to serve two years as past moderator if he or she chooses to serve and the incoming moderator agrees.

Affirm the following for a four-year term: Diane Zaerr Brenneman (1 st term, 2015-19, DA) -- Wellman, Iowa, West Union Mennonite Church, Central

Jim Caskey Goshen, Ind., College Mennonite Church, Indiana- Michigan. Jim is Vice President for Institutional Advancement of Goshen College.

He is president of the African- American Mennonite Association (AAMA).

2 Mennonite Church USA Nominees for churchwide boards EXECUTIVE BOARD Moderator, moderator-elect and 14 members are elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA). The Executive Board (EB) appoints up to four additional members. Members are eligible to serve two full four-year terms. The outgoing moderator is eligible to serve two years as past moderator if he or she chooses to serve and the incoming moderator agrees. The types of terms are noted below as either DA or EB. Affirm the following for a four-year term: Diane Zaerr Brenneman (1 st term, , DA) -- Wellman, Iowa, West Union Mennonite Church, Central Plains. Diane previously served as moderator for Central Plains and as pastor for several congregations. She is a farmer and substitute teacher. Jim Caskey Goshen, Ind., College Mennonite Church, Indiana- Michigan. Jim is Vice President for Institutional Advancement of Goshen College. Leslie Francisco, III Hampton, Va., Calvary Community Church, Virginia. Leslie is pastor of Calvary Community Church. He is president of the African- American Mennonite Association (AAMA). Larry Hauder (2nd term, , DA) Boise, Idaho, Hyde Park Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest. Larry works as a mediator for Common Ground. Michelle Dula Lancaster, Pa. Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Atlantic Coast. Michelle is lead pastor of Blossom Hill Mennonite Church. Phil Rich Archbold, Ohio, Zion Mennonite Church, Ohio. Phil owns and operates a car dealership. He also serves on the MEA investment committee. 2

Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly Samuel Voth

Louis Mennonite Fellowship, Illinois. Samuel is pastor of St.

Nisha Springer (2 nd term, 2013-17, DA) Plano, Texas, Peace Mennonite Church,

Patty Shelly (Moderator, 2015-17, DA) Newton, Kan.

Patty is a professor at Bethel College Joy Sutter (1 st term, 2013-17, DA)

3 Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly Samuel Voth Schrag (2 nd term, , DA) St. Louis, Mo., St. Louis Mennonite Fellowship, Illinois. Samuel is pastor of St. Louis Mennonite Fellowship. Nisha Springer (2 nd term, , DA) Plano, Texas, Peace Mennonite Church, Western District. Nisha is a stay-athome mom with young children. Patty Shelly (Moderator, , DA) Newton, Kan., Bethel College Mennonite Church, Western District. Patty is a professor at Bethel College Joy Sutter (1 st term, , DA) East Norristown, Pa., Salford Mennonite Church, Franconia. Joy is a hospital administrator. Isaac Villegas (1 st term, , DA) Durham, N.C., Chapel Hill Mennonite Church, Virginia. Isaac is pastor of Chapel Hill Mennonite Church. 3

Members appointed by Executive Board Tina Begay (2 nd term, 2013-17, EB) Bloomfield, N.M., Light of Life Mennonite Church, Mountain States.

Earl Kellogg (1 st term, 2013-17, EB) Member of First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana, Central District and Illinois s.

Yvonne Diaz (1 st term, 2013-17, EB) Terlingua, Texas, Iglesia Menonita Comunidad de Vida, San Antonio, Western District.

Joyce Kusuma (1 st term, 2015-19, EB) Upland, Calif., Upland Peace Church, Pacific Southwest. Joyce is a Nurse Practitioner.

4 Members appointed by Executive Board Tina Begay (2 nd term, , EB) Bloomfield, N.M., Light of Life Mennonite Church, Mountain States. Tina is a retired lead cashier. She is the Native Mennonite Ministries representative. Earl Kellogg (1 st term, , EB) Member of First Mennonite Church of Champaign-Urbana, Central District and Illinois s. Also attends Shalom Mennonite Church, Tucson, Ariz. Earl is a retired professor and consultant. Yvonne Diaz (1 st term, , EB) Terlingua, Texas, Iglesia Menonita Comunidad de Vida, San Antonio, Western District. Yvonne is former executive director of Iglesia Mennonita Hispana (IMH). She is the IMH representative. Joyce Kusuma (1 st term, , EB) Upland, Calif., Upland Peace Church, Pacific Southwest. Joyce is a Nurse Practitioner. She is the representative of the network of Asian Mennonite congregations. Zenobia Sowell-Bianchi (1 st term, , EB) Chicago, Ill., Bethel Mennonite Community Church, Illinois. Zenobia is a dentist and member of the Constituency Leaders Council. She is the representative of the African-American Mennonite Association. 4

EVERENCE The board consists of 12-15 members.

by other Anabaptist denominations participating in Everence. The majority of members must be from Mennonite Church USA. Members are eligible to serve three full four-year terms.

, Calvary Community Church, Virginia. Nicole is Chief Financial Officer of Calvary Community Church. Duane Oswald (chair, 3 rd term, 2016-19, DA) Fresno, Calif.

5 EVERENCE The board consists of members. Four members are elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA) of Mennonite Church USA, up to eight are appointed by the Everence board subject to confirmation by the Executive Board and three are appointed by other Anabaptist denominations participating in Everence. The majority of members must be from Mennonite Church USA. Members are eligible to serve three full four-year terms. Terms for Everence board members begin January 1 and end December 31 of the years listed below. Affirm the following for a four-year term: Nicole Francisco Bailey (2 nd term, , DA) Hampton, Va., Calvary Community Church, Virginia. Nicole is Chief Financial Officer of Calvary Community Church. Duane Oswald (chair, 3 rd term, , DA) Fresno, Calif., Mennonite Community Church, Pacific Southwest. Duane is president of Oswald Associates and served as moderator of Mennonite Church USA. Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly of Mennonite Church USA Karen Lehman (1 st term, , DA) Furlong, Pa., Plains Mennonite Church, Franconia. Karen is CEO of Rockhill Mennonite Community in Sellersville, Pa. Sandra Vielman (2 nd term, , DA) Goshen, Ind., Iglesia Menonita del Buen Pastor, Indiana- Michigan. Sandra is an ENL Collaborator Goshen Community Schools. The remaining members are appointed by the Everence board or by other Anabaptist denominations who are part of Everence. 5

MENNONITE EDUCATION AGENCY Six board members elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA), five appointed by the

Members are eligible to serve three full four-year terms. The types of terms are noted below as either DA or EB.

Marlene Kropf (2 nd term, 2015-19, DA) Port Townsend, Wash., Portland Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest.

, Open Door Mennonite Church, Gulf States. Carol previously served as staff for Native Mennonite Ministries.

, King of Glory Tabernacle, Lancaster. Addie is pastor of King of Glory Tabernacle.

6 MENNONITE EDUCATION AGENCY Six board members elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA), five appointed by the Executive Board (EB) and up to two additional members selected by MEA with confirmation by the Executive Board. Members are eligible to serve three full four-year terms. The types of terms are noted below as either DA or EB. Affirm the following for a four-year term: Ramiro Hernandez (2 nd term, , DA) Washington, Iowa, Washington Mennonite Church, Central Plains. Ramiro is pastor of Washington Mennonite Church and conference minister for Central Plains. Dr. Marlene Kropf (2 nd term, , DA) Port Townsend, Wash., Portland Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest. Marlene is a retired AMBS professor. Carol Roth (2 nd term, , DA) Clinton, Miss., Open Door Mennonite Church, Gulf States. Carol previously served as staff for Native Mennonite Ministries. Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly Addie Banks (1 st term, , DA) Bronx, N.Y., King of Glory Tabernacle, Lancaster. Addie is pastor of King of Glory Tabernacle. Noel Santiago (3 rd term, , DA) Souderton, Pa., Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Franconia. Noel is a Franconia staff member. Dr. Judy Miller (Chair, 1 st term, , DA) Othello, Wash., Warden Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest. Judy is a retired Bethel College professor. 6

MEA Members appointed by Executive Board MEA member

Executive Board Lynnette Bontrager (1 st term, 2013-17,

Marin (3 rd term, 2015-19, MEA) Harrisonburg, Va.

Tom Stuckey (2 nd term, 2015-19, EB) West Unity, Ohio,

7 MEA Members appointed by Executive Board MEA member appointed by the MEA board subject to confirmation by Executive Board Lynnette Bontrager (1 st term, , EB) Archbold, Ohio, Zion Mennonite Church, Ohio Basil Marin (3 rd term, , MEA) Harrisonburg, Va., New Song Anabaptist Fellowship, Virginia Lin Rush (2 nd term, , EB) Portland, Ore., Portland Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest Dr. Tom Stuckey (2 nd term, , EB) West Unity, Ohio, Zion Mennonite Church, Ohio Roy Williams (1 st term, , EB) Land o Lakes, Fla., College Hill Mennonite Church, Southeast John Yordy (1 st term, , EB) Goshen, Ind., College Mennonite Church, Indiana- Michigan. 7

MENNONITE HEATH SERVICES Twelve members serve on the board with six elected by MHS Alliance member organizations and six appointed by sponsoring

Of the denominational members, Mennonite Church USA Executive Board appoints four and Mennonite Brethren and Brethren in Christ each appoint one.

Affirm the following for a four-year term Maribel Hinojosa College Station, Texas, Houston Mennonite Church, Western District.

Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly Ertell Whigham (1 st term, 2013-17, DA) Harleysville, Pa.

8 MENNONITE HEATH SERVICES Twelve members serve on the board with six elected by MHS Alliance member organizations and six appointed by sponsoring denominations. Of the denominational members, Mennonite Church USA Executive Board appoints four and Mennonite Brethren and Brethren in Christ each appoint one. Members are eligible to serve up to two 4-year terms (per bylaws amended in 2013). Terms end in April of the years listed below. Affirm the following for a four-year term Maribel Hinojosa College Station, Texas, Houston Mennonite Church, Western District. Maribel is a clinical psychologist. Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly Ertell Whigham (1 st term, , DA) Harleysville, Pa. East Norristown Mennonite Church, Franconia Mennonite Don Tyson Harrisonburg, Va., Lindale Mennonite Church, Virginia. Don is a professor of nursing at Eastern Mennonite University. The remaining MHS board members are appointed by the member organizations or other denominations that are part of MHS. Rolando Santiago (2 nd term, , DA) Lancaster, Pa., Neffsville Mennonite Church, Atlantic Coast. Rolando is the director of Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. 8

MENNONITE MISSION NETWORK Seven board members elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA), six appointed by the

Executive Board (EB). Members are eligible to serve three full four-year terms.

Affirm the following for a four-year term: Steve Breidigan (2 nd term, 2015-19, DA) Douglassville, Pa.

, First Mennonite Church of Denver, Mountain States. Susan is a State Grants Administrator.

Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly Committee.

Barry is an attorney who served in Haiti and Bolivia through Mennonite Central Mattie Marie Mast (3 rd

Mattie Marie is a retired pastor who served for many years with Mennonite Board of Missions.

9 MENNONITE MISSION NETWORK Seven board members elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA), six appointed by the Executive Board and up to two additional members selected by the Mission Network with confirmation by the Executive Board (EB). Members are eligible to serve three full four-year terms. The types of terms are noted below as either DA or EB. Affirm the following for a four-year term: Steve Breidigan (2 nd term, , DA) Douglassville, Pa., Vincent Mennonite Church, Franconia. Steve is an accountant. Susan Hertzler Burkholder Denver, Colo., First Mennonite Church of Denver, Mountain States. Susan is a State Grants Administrator. Cindy Cumberbatch Tampa, Fla. College Hill Mennonite Church, Southeast. Cindy is an attorney. Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly Committee. Barry Bartel (1 st term, , DA) Golden, Colo., Glennon Heights Mennonite Church, Mountain States. Barry is an attorney who served in Haiti and Bolivia through Mennonite Central Mattie Marie Mast (3 rd term, , DA) Dalton, Ohio, LifeBridge Community Church, Ohio. Mattie Marie is a retired pastor who served for many years with Mennonite Board of Missions. Russell Jensen (2 nd term, , DA) Elkhart, Ind., Belmont Neighborhood Fellowship, Indiana-Michigan. Russell is pastor of Belmont Neighborhood Fellowship. Steve Penner (3 rd term, , DA) Reedley, Calif., First Mennonite Church, Pacific Southwest. Steve is pastor of First Mennonite Church. 9

Mennonite Mission Network members appointed by the Executive Board Members selected

Bodden (2 nd term, 2015-2019, EB) Plantation, Fla.

2015-2019, VMBM) President, Virginia Mennonite Board of Missions, Harrisonburg, Va.

, Indonesian Christian Fellowship Maranatha, Pacific Southwest Nelson Okanya (2 nd

, Lancaster Madeline Maldonado (2 nd term, 2013-2017, EB) Ft. Myers, Fla.

10 Mennonite Mission Network members appointed by the Executive Board Members selected by Mennonite Mission Network Board with confirmation by the Executive Board Andrew Bodden (2 nd term, , EB) Plantation, Fla., Iglesia Menonita Encuentro de Renovacion, Southeast Aaron Kauffman (1 st term, , VMBM) President, Virginia Mennonite Board of Missions, Harrisonburg, Va. Sunoko Lin (2 nd term, , EB) Van Nuys, Calif., Indonesian Christian Fellowship Maranatha, Pacific Southwest Nelson Okanya (2 nd term, , EMM) President, Eastern Mennonite Missions, Salunga, Pa., Lancaster Madeline Maldonado (2 nd term, , EB) Ft. Myers, Fla., Iglesia Menonita Arca de Salvacion, Southeast Jodi Miller (1 st term, , EB) Walnut Creek, Ohio, Berlin Mennonite Church, Ohio. Jodi is a homemaker and volunteer. 10

MENNOMEDIA Five board members from Mennonite Church USA (three elected by the Delegate Assembly and two appointed by the Executive Board); three members from Mennonite Church Canada.

Affirm the following for a four-year term: Lee Schmucker (Chair, 1 st term, 2015-19, DA) Wichita, Kan., Hope Mennonite Church, Western District. Lee owns and operates a business consulting firm.

, Berkey Avenue Mennonite Church, Indiana-Michigan Janet Buschert (1 st term, 2015-19, DA) Eagle, Idaho, Hyde Park Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest. Janet works in publishing.

11 MENNOMEDIA Five board members from Mennonite Church USA (three elected by the Delegate Assembly and two appointed by the Executive Board); three members from Mennonite Church Canada. Members are eligible to serve three full four-year terms. The types of Mennonite Church USA terms are noted below as either DA or EB. Affirm the following for a four-year term: Lee Schmucker (Chair, 1 st term, , DA) Wichita, Kan., Hope Mennonite Church, Western District. Lee owns and operates a business consulting firm. Members appointed by the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board Rafael Barahona, Jr. (1 st term, , EB) Goshen, Ind., Berkey Avenue Mennonite Church, Indiana-Michigan Janet Buschert (1 st term, , DA) Eagle, Idaho, Hyde Park Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest. Janet works in publishing. Continuing members previously elected by the Mennonite Church USA Delegate Assembly Joseph Lapp (3 rd term, , EB) Harrisonburg, Va., Parkview Mennonite Church, Virginia Marco Güete (2 nd term, , DA) Sarasota, Fla., Ashton Mennonite Church, Southeast. Marco is Minister of Southeast Mennonite. Three members are appointed by Mennonite Church Canada 11

THE MENNONITE Three board members elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA), three members appointed by the Executive Board

Board. Members are eligible to serve three four-year terms. The types of terms are noted below as DA, EB or TM.

2015-19, DA) Goshen, Ind., Berkey Avenue Mennonite Church, Indiana-Michigan.

, Pilgrims Mennonite Church, Lancaster Duane Stoltzfus Goshen, Ind., College Mennonite Church, Indiana-Michigan.

who resigned in the middle of the term (term ends 2017).

12 THE MENNONITE Three board members elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA), three members appointed by the Executive Board (EB) and up to two additional members appointed by the board of The Mennonite (TM) with confirmation by the Executive Board. Members are eligible to serve three four-year terms. The types of terms are noted below as DA, EB or TM. Affirm the following for a four-year term: Member appointed by Executive Board (continued) Steven Edwards (2 nd term, , DA) Goshen, Ind., Berkey Avenue Mennonite Church, Indiana-Michigan. Steve is director of sales and marketing for New Paris Telelphone. Sheri Wenger (1 st term, , EB) Lancaster, Pa., Pilgrims Mennonite Church, Lancaster Duane Stoltzfus Goshen, Ind., College Mennonite Church, Indiana-Michigan. Duane is professor of Communication at Goshen College One delegate assembly member needs to be named to replace a member who resigned in the middle of the term (term ends 2017). Members appointed by the board of The Mennonite with confirmation by the Executive Board Shé Hall (1 st term, , TM) Hampton, Va., Calvary Community Church, Virginia Members appointed by Executive Board Sarah Kraybill Burkhalter (3 rd term, , EB) Seattle, Wash., Seattle Mennonite Church, Pacific Northwest Jason Moyer (2 nd term, , TM) Canton, Ohio, First Mennonite Church of Canton, Ohio Barth Hague (Chair, 3 rd term, , EB) Newton, Kan., Shalom Mennonite Church, Western District 12

LEADERSHIP DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE Four members nominated by the Constituency Leaders Council (CLC) and elected by the Delegate

Members are eligible to serve two full four-year terms or partial terms. The types of terms are noted below as either CLC-DA or EB.

Kim Vu Friesen (1 st term, 2015-19, CLC- DA) Minneapolis, Minn., Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Central Plains.

Sharon is a farmer and former moderator of Mennonite Church USA.

Colorado Springs, Colo., Beth-El Mennonite Church, Mountain States. Paula is a literary resource teacher.

Horace is a bivocational pastor serving Open Door Mennonite Church and working in business.

13 LEADERSHIP DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE Four members nominated by the Constituency Leaders Council (CLC) and elected by the Delegate Assembly (DA), four members appointed by the Executive Board (EB). Members are eligible to serve two full four-year terms or partial terms. The types of terms are noted below as either CLC-DA or EB. Affirm the following for a four-year term Members nominated Constituency Leaders Council for consideration by delegates. Kim Vu Friesen (1 st term, , CLC- DA) Minneapolis, Minn., Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Central Plains. Kim is a retired school counselor. Sharon Waltner (Chair, 1 st term, , CLC-DA) Parker, S.D., Salem Mennonite Church, Central Plains. Sharon is a farmer and former moderator of Mennonite Church USA. Continuing members previously affirmed by Delegate Assembly after nomination by CLC Paula Brunk Kuhns (2 nd term, , CLC- DA) Colorado Springs, Colo., Beth-El Mennonite Church, Mountain States. Paula is a literary resource teacher. Horace McMillon (2 nd term, , CLC- DA) Jackson, Miss., Open Door Mennonite Church, Gulf States. Horace is a bivocational pastor serving Open Door Mennonite Church and working in business. Members appointed by Executive Board Karen Howard (1 st term, , EB) Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, Allegheny Nan Kanagy (1 st term, , EB) Bedford, Ohio, Friendship Mennonite Church, Ohio Edie Landis (2 nd term, , EB) Telford, Pa., Zion Mennonite Church, Eastern District Cal Zehr (1 st term, , EB) Tiskilwa, Ill., Willow Springs Mennonite Church, Illinois 6/8/15 13

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